Chretien Unveils Ethics Guidelines

Updated June 12, 2002 12:01 a.m. ET

Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced a new set of ethics guidelines for elected officials and ministers in the Liberal government's cabinet. The guidelines, among other things, set limits on donations that corporations, unions and individuals can make to political parties, and requires members of Parliament to regularly disclose financial contributions they receive. The ethics package comes as conflict-of-interest allegations swirl around the Liberal government, in power since 1993, and following the firing last month of ex-Defense Minister Art Eggleton after it was disclosed he awarded a minor contract to...